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My deepest sympathy to you all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Amy (Solomonson) Butterfield
December 20, 2006 | Chanhassen, MN
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Richard James Dunlap
Wayzata, Minnesota
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Send FlowersDunlap, Richard James of Mound, died December 13, 2006 at age 39. Preceded in death by father, David. Survived by mother, Diane; brother, William James; sister, Janene Bren (Tom); niece, Brianna; nephew, Blake; many aunts, uncles and cousins; an his companion/Helping Dog, Lacie. Rick attended Orono schools and graduated from Kents Hill School, Maine, in 1987. Graduated DeVry Institute, Kansas, in 1994 with a BA in Telecommunications Management. He was especially devoted to his many loyal friends and aides who stayed with him through his diving accident in 1998 and subsequent quadriplegia. He was determined to live productively on his own and worked part-time in the computer field. Rick hunted with an adapted cross-bow and adapted rifle. He was a whiz at Sudoku and had a jig-saw puzzle going at all times. He was an avid sports fan of the Gophers, Vikes and Twins. He will be remembered as a generous and loving person who met the challenges of his disability with resourcefulness and the will to have a happy life. Memorial service Wednesday, December 20 at 4 PM at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd. (952-473-8876) Memorials preferred to Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc., P.O. Box 634, Hopkins, MN 55343. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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I am blessed to have had Rick as a friend. He will live forever in my fondest memories.
Best wishes to all who suffer his loss.
Mickey Held
December 19, 2006 | Stevens Point, WI
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Dear Family and Friends of "Ricky" Dunlap,
I was in tears upon receiving the news about Ricky's death. Yet, I was consoled by the beautiful obituary and the wonderful life he lived despite his disability. Ricky touched me by his enthusiasm for life. I will forever remember him and the part he played in my high school days. I pray for you family, as you mourn the loss of your son.
God bless,
Denise
Denise (Koszalkowski) Provost
December 19, 2006 | Niceville, FL
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This was very hard news for us to receive. We hadn't seen Rick for many years, but we remember him in his youth so fondly as he and our children played together nearly daily, enjoying swimming in the Dunlap's pool, skating on the pond or just playing in one yard or the other. We also followed with great admiration the path Rick took to adjust to his disability and not to let it interfere with living life. We are so deeply sorry for this tremendous loss and send special love to Diane,...
Gretchen and Mike Coughlin
December 19, 2006 | Canterbury,, NH
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dunlap family at this time.
Margaret and Ian Troup
December 19, 2006 | Wayzata, MN
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We are so saddened to hear about Rick's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you Diane as you heal the loss of your youngest son. Please know that if you need anything, we are here for you!
Scott and Jennifer Anderson
December 18, 2006 | Mound, MN
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My deepest sympathy to the Dunlap family. I have so many fond memories of my college roommate (DeVry Institute Kansas City, MO.) Rick, you brought laughter to our lives and truly showed us how to live life to it's fullest. I love you my friend! Rick made an everlasting imprint, on every life that he touched.
Derrick Cantu
December 18, 2006 | Roseville, MN
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Rick brought out the best in me and all those he touched,his gift and lesson to us is to practice tolerance, kindness, and love.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dunlap Family ,and all Rick's friends.The world has lost a very special person.
Diane Ledstrom
December 18, 2006 | Huntington Beach, CA
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Gonna miss you Rick. Love always, the "Chiller Woman"
Lisa Paurus
December 18, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
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